JAMES STEVEN BUSTER
NPI 1013553759
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Flint, MI

Active since November 18, 2019Accepts Medicare Assignment
303 E KEARSLEY ST, FLINT, MI 48502(810) 762-3275 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James Steven Buster NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES STEVEN BUSTER (NPI 1013553759) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Flint, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704292765) and active in the NPI registry since November 2019. He is affiliated with Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013553759
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES STEVEN BUSTER
Location Address303 E KEARSLEY STFlint, MI 48502-1907
Mailing Address303 E Kearsley StFlint, MI 48502-1907
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2019
✔ NPI 1013553759 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4704292765
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
303 E KEARSLEY ST, Flint, MI 48502

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Steven Buster is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4688044720
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230105001551

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Buster reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
6777 W. MAPLE
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 161 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2799 W GRAND BLVD
Detroit, MI 48202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 306 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Bloomfield, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230302
Location6777 West Maple RoadWest Bloomfield, MI 48322 · Oakland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48502 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
303 E KEARSLEY ST
FLINT, MI 48502
Registered Nurse
303 E KEARSLEY ST
FLINT, MI 48502
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
303 E KEARSLEY ST
FLINT, MI 48502
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
303 E KEARSLEY ST
FLINT, MI 48502
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
303 E KEARSLEY ST
FLINT, MI 48502
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
303 E KEARSLEY ST
FLINT, MI 48502
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
303 E KEARSLEY ST, 4125 WSW BUILDING
FLINT, MI 48502
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
303 E KEARSLEY ST
FLINT, MI 48502

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Buster's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Buster is 1013553759. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2019.

Where is James Buster located?

James Buster practices at 303 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502. The listed phone number is (810) 762-3275.

What is James Buster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is James Buster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Buster is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Buster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Buster reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital (West Bloomfield, MI) and Henry Ford Health System (Detroit, MI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Buster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Buster accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list James Buster as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Buster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Buster is affiliated with Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Buster was last updated on November 18, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.